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Adjustable linkage mounting assembly for dental x-ray assembly

US7048439B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2004
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16M11/06
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

These and other objects of the present invention achieved by adjustable linkage mounting member for shaft members associated with articulating positioning arm members of a dental x-ray assembly wherein each adjustable linkage mounting member is comprised of a housing member mounted within a chamber thereof for receiving a shaft member of a positioning arm member and having a brake shoe disposed in the chamber in frictional contact with the shaft member and wherein frictional contact is adjustable in response to a threaded member disposed in the chamber.

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